MY GOLF BLUEPRINT
Driver launch: match flight to your delivery
Driver launch is best judged with carry, strike and spin together. The ideal window varies with speed, ball, delivery and conditions.
Work through it
- Confirm tee height and impact position.
- Measure a representative group using your playing ball where possible.
- Compare carry and dispersion rather than total roll alone.
- Test loft settings with a fitter, outside a round.
A practical example
A loft increase can help one delivery while producing excessive height for another; the measured result settles the comparison.
Practice task
Record five shots per setting while keeping the other equipment constant. Keep ordinary misses in the comparison. Choose a useful pattern, not the single longest ball.
Common mistakes
Avoid universal launch-angle targets. More launch is not always better, and a higher face strike may also change spin.
Choose a comfortable movement and change one variable at a time. Stop if a movement causes pain; a qualified coach can adapt the task to your mobility and experience.
Sources and further reading
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